Angels vs Astros starting pitchers
- Yusei Kikuchi for Houston Astros
- Jose Suarez for Los Angeles Angels
Angels vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
Angels |
Astros |
| Hits |
1143 (28th) |
1360 (3rd) |
| Batting Average |
.228 (28th) |
.260 (3rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
562 (27th) |
661 (12th) |
| Runs |
599 (27th) |
695 (13th) |
| Home Runs |
157 (22nd) |
176 (12th) |
| Walks |
454 (18th) |
414 (27th) |
| Stolen Bases |
124 (11th) |
89 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
1311 (13th) |
1112 (28th) |
| Pitches |
21849 (23rd) |
20972 (30th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
4-0 |
| 9/17/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
W |
4-3 F/10 |
| 9/16/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
3-1 |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
6-4 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
5-3 |
Los Angeles Angels recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
4-3 F/13 |
| 9/17/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
5-0 |
| 9/16/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
8-4 |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
6-4 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
5-3 |
Angels vs Astros predictions
As the Los Angeles Angels gear up to face the formidable Houston Astros in this four-game series opener, eyes will be on some key players who could impact the game's outcome. For the Angels, Taylor Ward, known for swinging a powerful bat, could be a standout. He's projected to maintain a strong presence at the plate, potentially adding a couple of hits and maybe even a home run which he's no stranger to this season. Similarly, rookie standout Zach Neto might continue his trend of driving in crucial runs and keeping the Angels competitive deep into the game. Their performances, alongside that of Brandon Drury, who has been consistent in getting on base, will be vital for the Angels as they navigate through the Astros' pitching.
On the flip side, the Houston Astros have their own set of aces ready to steal the show. Yordan Alvarez, a powerful hitter, has been on a hot streak and is likely to continue his solid performance, potentially crushing a few pivotal hits to sway the game in Houston’s favor. Jose Altuve remains a critical component of the Astros' strategy, with his ability to get on base and score being crucial for setting the tone early in the game. Moreover, Yusei Kikuchi, taking the mound for the Astros, might turn in a commendable performance given his stats this season, potentially keeping the Angels' hitters at bay with his precise pitches.
Considering the current form and lineup strengths, the Houston Astros seem poised to take an early lead in this series. They have the home-field advantage at Minute Maid Park, where they've consistently performed well this season. The combination of strong pitching from Kikuchi and the offensive firepower of Alvarez and Altuve gives them an edge over the Angels, who have struggled on the road. While it won’t be a walk in the park, the Astros’ balance of great hitting and solid defense will likely secure them a victory in this opener.
Houston Astros injuries
- Penn Murfee (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Kendall Graveman (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Ben Gamel (RF): 10-Day-IL
Los Angeles Angels injuries
- Mickey Moniak (CF): Day-To-Day
- Jake Marisnick (CF): Day-To-Day
- Jason Martin (OF): Day-To-Day
- Anthony Rendon (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Kevin Pillar (CF): 10-Day-IL
Angels vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Thu 8:10 PM |
| Temperature |
90° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
